Posts Tagged ‘dentist’
Do I Need a Root Canal? Understanding the Signs and Solutions
Expert Advice from Brucegate Dental in Berwick upon Tweed Introduction Root canal treatment is one of the most common procedures carried out in dental practices across the UK and Ireland. Yet, many patients feel anxious at the mere mention of a “root canal” and are unsure if or when they might actually need one. In…
Read MoreCold sore, can you go to the dentist with one?
Active cold sores can be painful and bleed during treatment, so we recommend that you wait until the cold sore has completely healed before attending your appointment. However, if you have toothache and really need to be seen there are instances where we would see you. But please make us aware you have a cold…
Read MoreSave Money But Not At Your Oral Health’s Expense
Save money but not at your oral health’s expense. Here are some ways to keep your mouth healthy and staying within your budget. Toothpaste There is no need to spend £££ on toothpaste. It can be difficult to know what toothpaste to buy with the huge variety that’s available in shops and supermarkets, and wonder…
Read MoreHappy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! Spooky season is upon us, are you getting dressed up to go trick or treating? Here’s some tricks to keeping your teeth healthy while still enjoying those mountains of treats. Choose your treats wisely, try and avoid sticky ones that stay on your teeth after you’ve finished eating them (e.g. gummy sweets, toffees…
Read MoreMouth Ulcers and Bleeding Gums. How to treat them.
Although they can be very painful, most mouth ulcers will heal on there own within 7-10 days. Non healing ulcers or oral lesions present for more than 3 weeks should be assessed by a dentist or a doctor. Bleeding gums can often be a sign of gum disease and can often be present with no…
Read MoreLost Crown, Lost filling, or broken tooth.
So you’ve been enjoying something delicious and all of a sudden felt something crunchy! Then you realise your tooth has broken or your crown has come off! What do you do when your dental practice is closed? What you need… If it is a crown, firstly check you still have the crown and keep it…
Read MoreHow to manage Toothache…
If the tooth is extremely sensitive to hot or cold, antibiotics will not help. This is because the decay has to be removed and filled. Following these home measures can hopefully help manage symptoms, until you can be seen by your dentist. Painkillers Anti inflammatories such as ibuprofen can help reduce sensitivity from teeth. We…
Read MoreChildren’s Dental Check-Ups
When do you start bringing children to visit the dentist?… We are often asked; when is best to start bringing children to the dentist?… Well the short answer is as soon as they get their first baby tooth. Children usually get their first tooth around 6 months old, in some cases this may be sooner…
Read MoreTooth Whitening, is it safe?
Tooth whitening is a safe and effective way of lightening your teeth, when carried out correctly by a registered dental professional. What is It The process involves using a peroxide gel that is absorbed into the tooth, where it whitens from the inside by dissolving stains to get them to the lighter shade you would…
Read MoreWhy your Dentist takes X-rays…
There are a few different reasons why your dentist will take an X-ray, but firstly have you ever wondered what an X-ray is? An X-ray is; A tiny amount of radiation that passes through your body and makes an image on a special type of film or through an electronic detector. The image that is…
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